Stopped in on a Tuesday after work for a light meal with some drinks…read more Nice but simple open floor plan. Looks like a small stage was available in the dining room that contained the (approx) 20 seat bar. I saw a separate glass enclosed dining room, assuming that was for customers who wanted to avoid loud music. NO dress code as some of the bar patrons looked like sloppy. Staff seemed nice, however or waiter was not that good. Almost seemed like his first waiter job. Prices were a bit on the high side for the return ( food, atmosphere, service). based on this I would say not much value for your $$.' I realize that in these times more & more places are charging a 2-4% fee to pay with a credit card, BUT this is the very first restaurant I have ever been in that includes the tip on a party of 2 ( approx 18%). They have a decent wine & cocktail list. However I found the beer choices a little light. THE FOOD, We just stopped in for a few apps ( we shared) and drinks. -Ceviche & Sweet Potato chips- good portion; was good and fresh, but lacking any large chunks of fish or shrimp that I've had elsewhere. -Crab stuffed Clam Shells-- very good stuffing; 3 for $15 -Paolica with Raclette---winner here; chorizo bread with fresh melted cheese ( done table side) was sooo good! wanted more. MY first time having something with "raclette", wont be the last. We didn't have entrees, but they had some nice options ( $27 and up) Looks like they put more thought into the entree menu that the app menu.

Wow! Amazing food! Service is great!…read more Got the Bruschetta, the vinaigrette was the best I ever had. The Calamari was crunchy and fresh, and sauce was yummy. I had the jumbo shrimp and linguine in pesto sauce. Simply amazing and perfect size. The filet mignon was tasty too.

[Over a decade since my original review... she's overdue for a refurbishing, for sure.]…read more East Newark basically consists of three things... Tops Diner, the (historic) Clark Thread factory (closed for decades and currently being made into a housing complex which is going to be insane for this area) and... Pic-Nic. (East Newark should be absorbed into Harrison, but I'll keep my nose out of zoning and redistricting and stick to the job at hand...) The sangria? Delicious. (But worth $30 a pitcher?) And only finding out when the bill arrived and we'd ordered two... ouch! The garlic shrimp appetizer? Yeah, still the best in the biz. (The sauce alone is worthy of a darn Michelin star.) We were a party of seven. We had a bit of everything when it came to the entrees. My chicken dish - brilliant. (The star might've been those roasted potatoes swimming in a delicious brown-garlic sauce.) The other adults all seemed to really love their dishes, too. But we need to discuss my kids' food. They're varsity athletes that run 8-10 miles a day. They were hungry and bragged about how much food they were about to put away. The older twin tried paella (for the very first time) and about halfway through? He had to quit. (But he really dug all the various seafood and proteins mixed in the saffron-infused yellow rice served in a tiny Portuguese cauldron of sorts.) The younger twin? Obsessed with steak. He ordered the "Beef à Pic-Nic" and... okay, anyone know the YouTuber 'Beard Meets Food' that travels the world to attempt ridiculous food challenges? That's what arrived at our table. Easily the most amount of food I ever saw that was technically for just one person. He went to work and eventually said, "Dad. Please do not make me breakfast or lunch tomorrow." (something I never heard before - all because he was THAT full right now) I looked over at his dish and... it didn't even look like he put a dent in it. When we asked for doggy-bags the two workers seemed to chuckle that we 'failed' the mission at hand. All things considered: the bill wasn't too bad for the amount of (tasty) food. (Overlooking the alcohol portion, of course!) Cool workers all around. Restaurant looks good. They have a (mighty small) lot and there's some street parking (if you're lucky). Recommended, for sure.

Pic-Nic has been a family favorite restaurant since I began dating my husband. Their family is…read morePortuguese and Pic Nic is a Portuguese Grill and has been a special place for our family for birthdays, anniversaries and my husband and I even had our Rehearsal Dinner here. They have a bar and dining room as well as private room they use for events. This is where our Rehearsal Dinner was held. The private room has a separate entrance which is nice for guests! My step mother could not stop raving about the food, so when she came to visit again, we took her back. To start, we had red sangria and I think we went through 3-4 pitchers as a table. To start we had calamari and chorizo which comes flambéed, which is an awesome spectacle! We also ordered styles of paella, grilled shrimp Mozambique style - which is what I typically order, and my husband ordered one of the specials for the night, cordon blue which was To DIE FOR! Definitely, whole heartedly recommend if you are in the East Newark, Harrison area. The one and only down side is they have a very small lot, suiting about 8 -10 cars, but the driving around to find parking is totally worth it!

Today it was rainy and cold, perfect weather for a sopa marinera or sopa mariscos , the restaurant…read morewas packed , service is ok , the food makes up for it. Do I recommend? Yes I do , would I eat here again I definitely would. My recommendations are don't order the fresh squeezed orange juice it's put in a blender which I don't like lol , and I would ask them not to put a piece of fried fish in the soup next time. Very casual place, very child friendly it's worth a try if you are in the area.

The food here was delicious. The menu is short and not overwhelming. The two waitresses were very…read moreattentive and nice. This is one of those iykyk spots that serve authentic ecuadorian food. I'd definitely come back for the breakfast options. The parking was difficult because of the iron bound and because it's very close to Taste of Portugal. Overall if you're looking for real Ecuadorian food you're in luck.

We stopped by early afternoon on a Thursday for lunch and it was quite empty. By the time we left…read moreit was full and busy. I haven't dined here in about 5 years, because when I did a few years ago I was not impressed. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the food this time. Our server was friendly and very attentive and the food was hot and fresh. We ordered: - doubrada - bitoque - bacalhau - espresso I will definitely be returning.

Went on Easter. Place was packed! Managed to snag the last 2 topper. Service was good considering…read morehow busy they were. No mistakes on the food or drinks. Had our meals had some coffee afterwards and paid. Food quality was good. Ambiance was your typical Portuguese restaurant on a weekend. Had a good time and a good meal.

My Cousin ordered dinner platters from here for us and it was delicious (grilled salmon, mashed…read morepotatoes and vegetables). I was so impressed with the food, I made sure to call to place an order the next time I went to visit her. It was 8pm. Upon calling I was told the kitchen was closed. I hung up. My friend was adamant and called back. He was told they didn't have any salmon. He called back and spoke to someone else who said they did have salmon but no potatoes. A long story short - we ended up getting the salmon with rice and vegetables. It was good. About a week later we called back and was met with the same frustrating ordeal. I just don't have the patience for the ordering process. It's disrespectful.

Love going to this place it's so nice and clean the staff is super friendly even their regular…read morecustomers are so welcoming...

We had an 845 reservation for an FDU graduation dinner... we had a big group and it was wonderful!…read more I was truly living in the moment because I don't think I took any photos of the food, but we all really enjoyed what we ordered! Thank you !

We were in Newark a late afternoon on a Sunday and looking for a burger. Went to another famous…read morelocal place and it was closed so decided to try Burke's Tavern. The atmosphere and restaurant look great. It has a good vibe and the service was great. Let me tell you about the burger, not the best, they give you a slider size patty, overcooked and served on a bun that comes apart when you grab it. I'm not sure about the rest of the menu, but not a burger place. Now the chocolate cake with the raspberry ice cream--wow! This was the best part of the meal. I'm giving this place 4 stars even though I didn't like the burger because that's all I tried. I'll come back and revise this rating up/down if I come back and try other menu items. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

love this place, amazing service and exceptional wine , for a weekday; or a weekend, doesn't matter…read more. its good, ave it

Came late (10:00) after a show. Beautifully decorated and cozy lighting. Food was fresh and…read moredelicious. Staff is pleasant and very attentive. We didn't have any issue with the water lol we asked for tap. Would visit again.

This place is in a trucking area of Elizabeth. They have the best homemade burgers I have ever had…read more The cheeseburgers are to die for and their fries are always perfect. The folks there are always courteous and very friendly. It's one hidden gem in New Jersey. Don't be put off where it is. It's no big deal.

Excellent. Delayed flight at Newark and needed a bite. Simple but delicious food. Breakfast all day…read moreand a full menu.